While stimulus talks have stalled, better-than-feared economic data and corporate earnings have instilled optimism that a recovery is taking shape.

A significant push to use the precious metal as portfolio insurance may create a self-reinforcing spiral that upends its appeal as a hedge.

The funds have recorded $248 billion in net inflows in 2020, up about 5% from this time last year.

The “set it and forget it” balanced approach may not work as well anymore, an expert says.

A severe recession could be enough to completely wipe out the capital and surplus of four insurance firms as well as hobble a handful of others, the NAIC finds.

The central bank is now the third largest holder of the $54 billion iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD).

The bank says an announcement on how far the current 51-cent payout would drop is expected in mid-July.

Many observers expect the Fed to move to yield curve control in September. But not everyone is sure this move will be needed.

Owl Rock plans to give up to $250,000 in interest-free loans to those impacted by the coronavirus and other economic and social crises, its co-founder says.

How the Fed proceeds is key for investors who have plowed into steepening bets, a move that peaked with last week’s surge in 10- and 30-year yields.